This provocative new study proves the existence of a de facto Confederate policy of giving no quarter to captured black combatants during the Civil War—killing them instead of treating them as prisoners of war. Rather than looking at the massacres as a series of discrete and random events; this work examines each as part of a ruthless but standard practice. Author George S. Burkhardt details a fascinating case that the Confederates followed a consistent pattern of murder against the black soldiers who served in Northern armies after Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. He shows subsequent retaliation by black soldiers and further escalation by the Confederates; including the execution of some captured white Federal soldiers; those proscribed as cavalry raiders; foragers; or house-burners; and even some captured in traditional battles. Further disproving the notion of Confederates as victims who were merely trying to defend their homes; Burkhardt explores the motivations behind the soldiers’ actions and shows the Confederates’ rage at the sight of former slaves—still considered property; not men—fighting them as equals on the battlefield.Burkhardt’s narrative approach recovers important dimensions of the war that until now have not been fully explored by historians; effectively describing the systemic pattern that pushed the conflict toward a black flag; take-no-prisoners struggle.
#251133 in Books Jean Vanier 1992-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.00 x 4.75 x .25l; .13 #File Name: 080913341556 pagesFrom Brokenness to Community
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another awesome book by Jean VanierBy JeromeAnother awesome book by Jean Vanier. This would be great reading for any community to share in. When I was a part of a community of people with disabilities and their families; I took parts of this book as weekly meditation material and it resonated so deeply. But anyone who is a part of a community life would benefit from this book; especially if the community seems to be "broken". This is one I keep on my bookshelf; and if it disappears (as they do sometimes); I buy another one.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Wisdom from struggles with the heartBy ExpatIn this short read; Jean Vanier touches on some of the primary heart issues with which people struggle. He is talking directly from his experience with his wisdom from the experience of working with and loving disabled people. One theme is give your life to others and see how God has designed us to live in community. The thoughts I had while reading is how to diagnose my own heart and my motives. Once my own agenda is stripped away and my actions are solely for others; which is rare; then I can see my own heart and superficial humility - and then there is an opportunity for real growth. This should be on the bookshelf of anyone seeking to serve others. There are many nuggets of wisdom in his words regardless of the people in your life: children; parents; coworkers; neighbors; etc.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Visceral Experience of GodBy David RVanier is one of the rare gifts from God that a generation gets and doesn't realize is a gift until almost the end of their journey. This is a timeless resource for ministers and lay people alike who are looking for how to experience and share God in a more visceral way.
